Archinect - News2015-08-02T16:31:07-04:00http://archinect.com/news/article/129882702/archinect-the-architecture-lobby-wants-to-know-how-satisfied-you-are-with-your-job
Archinect & The Architecture Lobby wants to know how satisfied you are with your job Amelia Taylor-Hochberg2015-06-19T13:51:00-04:00>2015-07-20T22:00:42-04:00<img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/g5/g5g4jr8ye31edpjq.jpg" width="514" height="241" border="0" title="" alt="" /><p>While the employment market is <a href="http://archinect.com/features/article/126437029/there-are-tons-of-architecture-job-openings-these-days-why-aren-t-you-hired-yet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">very ripe for job-seeking architects at the moment</a>, there&rsquo;s no guarantee that some of those opportunities won&rsquo;t turn out rotten. The architecture profession is infamous for its highly skewed work-life balance, emphasis on the work, and office culture may not offer much relief. Impossibly long hours, low pay grades and demanding principals are almost seen as badges of honor. There are of course the golden eggs, the ideal employers who respect their employee&rsquo;s life outside the office, and produce better work because of it.</p><p>But much of the work-life balance conversation in architecture is very cloak and dagger: no one wants to badmouth an employer, or limit their chances of gaining a high-profile position, and sometimes, it can be hard to distinguish ethical treatment from cultural convention. Now that the market has improved, and employees can afford to be a bit pickier, work-life balance will play a pivotal role in the distribution of architectural talen...</p>http://archinect.com/news/article/125978727/architects-tell-all-in-a-global-survey-about-the-future-of-design-competitions
Architects tell all in a global survey about the future of design competitions Justine Testado2015-04-23T15:49:00-04:00>2015-04-28T21:34:25-04:00<img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/ln/lngatfco6k6tf46h.jpg" width="514" height="514" border="0" title="" alt="" /><p>Architectural design competitions have long been a crucial element in the field -- from the student level to starchitect status -- that can provide an international platform for drawing attention to pressing issues and new ideas in the world around us. Nonetheless, the typical structure of the competition is also in great need of its very own discussion. The <em>Architectural Record </em>and the Van Alen Institute conducted a global Competition Survey that asked architects and designers worldwide about what drives them to participate in competitions, what they like and dislike about the process, and suggestions for how to improve and rethink its format for the future.</p><p>Respondents fervently shared their input and personal experiences in the survey, which amassed a total of 1,414 responses from 65 countries. The Architectural Record and Van Alen published the results in three documents:</p><ol><li>A compilation of <a href="https://vanalen.org/content/uploads/2015/04/15.03.03_Comp-Survey_Report-on-Frequencies.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">raw data</a> from the online survey platform</li><li><a href="https://vanalen.org/projects/architectural-record-van-alen-institute-competition-survey/#propositions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ten Propositions</a> that highlight the main factors that...</li></ol>http://archinect.com/news/article/114207237/latest-ncarb-survey-indicates-architecture-is-a-growing-profession-in-the-u-s
Latest NCARB survey indicates architecture is a growing profession in the U.S. Justine Testado2014-11-21T19:03:00-05:00>2014-12-01T01:47:17-05:00<img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/nk/nk9tq89jpbh97s80.jpg" width="514" height="343" border="0" title="" alt="" /><p>The architecture profession is back on the rise as the American economy recovers, according to NCARB's 2014 Survey of Architectural Registration Boards. For starters, the number of architects has grown by 3.1 percent since 2011.</p><p>Collecting data from all 54 U.S. territories (including District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), the 2014 survey states that there are 107,581 architects in the U.S., which is a 1.6 percent increase from last year. California is listed with the highest total number of added architects at 20,595, followed by New York at 16,809. Data collected for the fall 2014 survey also reflect registration levels from July 2013 to June 2014.</p><p>Findings from the <a href="http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t17.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bureau of Labor Statistics</a> show similar upward trends. In just the last two months, architecture and engineering services added 5,000 new jobs in September and 2,900 new jobs in October.</p><p>Earlier this year, NCARB made major announcements regarding <a href="http://archinect.com/news/article/108199808/ncarb-revises-intern-architect-title-for-architects-pursuing-licensure" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">licensure upon graduation</a> as well as <a href="http://archinect.com/news/article/102578040/ncarb-reveals-major-reinventions-for-the-idp-and-are" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">major mo...</a></p>http://archinect.com/news/article/113578622/all-those-new-museums-now-the-facts
All those new museums? Now, the facts… Alexander Walter2014-11-13T15:07:00-05:00>2014-11-19T20:02:26-05:00<img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/94/94d8b12d75147c2848993406c1d4a847.jpg" width="442" height="331" border="0" title="" alt="" /><em><p>In 2010, the Fondazione di Venezia&mdash;a well-endowed and entrepreneurial foundation with its historic roots in Italy&rsquo;s regional banking system&mdash;launched an architectural competition for a cluster of buildings in the centre of Mestre, one of the mainland urban areas of Venice. [...]
The three accompanying essays, by Marco De Michelis, Aaron Betsky and M9 architect Matthias Sauerbruch, are less granular. They provide an overview of and perspectives on the museum-building boom [...].</p></em><br /><br /><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd">
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NYC architecture firm launches large balloon over the city to collect building height data Archinect2014-04-21T14:59:00-04:00>2014-04-24T06:00:56-04:00<img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/th/thxyo98kespufslw.jpg" width="514" height="316" border="0" title="" alt="" /><em><p>The NYPD said the balloon would remain aloft for about nine hours Sunday in lower Manhattan and more than 13 hours Monday in Midtown.
Police said the balloon will be about 800 feet in the air as it collects data for a private architecture firm conducting height surveys of Manhattan buildings.</p></em><br /><br /><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd">
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Face to the Fjord: A look at Oslo on the release of their new Public Space-Public Life survey Alexander Walter2014-03-25T13:29:00-04:00>2014-04-03T15:37:43-04:00<img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/05/05a6de4b212d4089ff76a0179bb0f94b.jpg" width="514" height="357" border="0" title="" alt="" /><em><p>&ldquo;Oslo is a small city where everyone knows one another,&rdquo; says landscape architect and project leader for Levende Oslo (Lively Oslo), Yngvar Hegrenes. Norway&rsquo;s capital city on the Olso fjord recently commissioned a Public Space-Public Life (PSPL) survey that took over two years to complete, despite the city&rsquo;s compact size. Hegrenes is responsible for commissioning the survey, stating that Oslo was interested in taking a fresh look at their city center with input from knowledgeable outside sources</p></em><br /><br /><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd">
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Sexism in architecture: Remember what Kathryn Findlay said? 'Women, don't be put off by the aggression of men' Alexander Walter2014-02-10T13:46:00-05:00>2014-02-11T14:32:27-05:00<img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/8f/8f36476125c9ad1c6bc15df41f46978d.jpg" width="514" height="321" border="0" title="" alt="" /><em><p>Only just over 20 per cent of architects are women, according to the most recent statistics, with only 14 per cent working as directors or partners of practises &ndash; and those who do enter the profession can be given a rough ride. [...] According to AJ: "Two thirds of women have suffered sexual discrimination at work, an eight-point increase since the survey began in 2011." Wow. An increase, just when you&rsquo;d hope things would be getting better.</p></em><br /><br /><p>Related:</p><ul><li><p><a href="http://archinect.com/news/article/91142642/sexism-means-women-still-can-t-break-the-glass-ceiling-in-architecture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sexism means women still can&rsquo;t break the glass&nbsp;ceiling in architecture</a></p></li><li><p><a href="http://archinect.com/news/article/93072348/mecanoo-s-francine-houben-named-aj-woman-architect-of-the-year-2014" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecanoo&rsquo;s Francine Houben named AJ Woman Architect of the Year 2014</a></p></li><li><p><a href="http://archinect.com/news/article/91160508/kathryn-findlay-recipient-of-the-2014-jane-drew-prize-dies-at-60" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kathryn Findlay, recipient of the 2014 Jane Drew Prize, dies at 60</a></p></li></ul>http://archinect.com/news/article/91142642/sexism-means-women-still-can-t-break-the-glass-ceiling-in-architecture
Sexism means women still can’t break the glass ceiling in architecture Alexander Walter2014-01-13T13:46:00-05:00>2014-01-14T14:13:19-05:00<img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/62/62895e16497ff79c076059d2aaf803da.jpg" width="514" height="386" border="0" title="" alt="" /><em><p>Sexism is alive and well in architecture, according to research showing that two-thirds of female architects believe the construction industry hasn&rsquo;t fully accepted the authority of women.
The annual Women in Architecture survey, conducted by Architects&rsquo; Journal, found evidence of widespread discrimination and unequal pay in the profession.</p></em><br /><br /><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd">
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Architecture Lobby survey takes a hard look at the state of the profession Amelia Taylor-Hochberg2013-12-06T13:46:00-05:00>2015-06-22T11:55:37-04:00<img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/jd/jdqhrxspk5yuscvh.jpg" width="514" height="620" border="0" title="" alt="" /><em><p>The Architecture Lobby is an organization of architectural workers advocating for the value of architecture in the general public and for architectural work within the discipline. [&hellip;]
The Architecture Lobby survey that is being distributed here gathers information that provides evidence for ourselves and for the public about the nature of our work and where we do and do not place value; where we could and should demand respect.</p></em><br /><br /><p>UPDATE: <a href="http://archinect.com/news/article/129882702/archinect-the-architecture-lobby-wants-to-know-how-satisfied-you-are-with-your-job" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Please take the Archinect/Architecture Lobby survey on job satisfaction here.</strong></a></p><p>---</p><p>Frustrated by a lack of professional agency and fair compensation, an organization of architectural workers known as the Architecture Lobby are vying for a renewed critical appreciation of the architecture profession, from both the architectural community and the general public. To make their appeal, the Lobby is gathering data from architectural workers (architects, designers, administrators) and their firms through a 70 question survey.</p><p>In a similar effort to increase transparency and accountability within the profession, Archinect launched the Architecture Salary Poll in April of 2013. You can anonymously submit your employment information in an ongoing effort to generate real data on the profession over time.</p><p>Contribute to the&nbsp;<a href="http://salaries.archinect.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Architecture Salary Poll</strong></a>.</p>http://archinect.com/news/article/79076236/special-documentary-giveaway-20-discount-from-michael-blackwood-productions
Special documentary giveaway + 20% discount from Michael Blackwood Productions Sponsor2013-08-13T11:09:00-04:00>2013-10-16T19:50:58-04:00<img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/6p/6pjxno0gfaysihp4.jpg" width="445" height="720" border="0" title="" alt="" /><p>
Hey Archinectors! We're having another exciting giveaway, this time from <a href="http://www.michaelblackwoodproductions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Blackwood Productions</a>, who is also giving a summer discount of 20% + free shipping for both institutional and individual clients until September 30.</p>
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<em>To enter, simply fill out t<a href="http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFB2R09IeG9mU1RKR0ZmNmhrVWVOTVE6MA#gid=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">his survey</a> by 11:59 PM Friday, August 30, 2013. Winners will be selected at random.</em></p>
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Michael Blackwood Productions is an independent film company founded in 1966 that has produced over 150 documentaries in the arts. They artfully document the creative individuals behind current innovations in dance, art, music, and of course architecture. Their films appear on international public TV and have become a valuable resource for educational and cultural institutions worldwide.</p>
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In 1983, the company added architecture to their repertoire with "Beyond Utopia", a much-appreciated title in public TV and screenings in educational institutions. To date, they have released 44 films -- both monographs and surveys -- on architects an...</p>http://archinect.com/news/article/78315165/win-a-moleskine-notebook-from-the-inspiration-and-process-in-architecture-collection
Win a Moleskine® notebook from the Inspiration and Process in Architecture collection! Sponsor2013-07-31T12:37:00-04:00>2013-10-16T19:55:24-04:00<img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/im/immrkxk6vtolugsf.jpg" width="514" height="343" border="0" title="" alt="" /><p>
The foundation of architecture lies in the creative process. And for many architects, the beginning of that process involves none other than simple pencil and paper for jotting down those ideas, notes, and sketches to inspire the next project.</p>
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<a href="http://arcnct.co/12DtyaY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inspiration and Process in Architecture</a>, published by Moleskine&reg; and curated by Francesca Serrazanetti and Matteo Schubert, is a growing collection of "notebooks" that reveal the creative process of some of the most notable figures in contemporary architecture. Each notebook contains critical essays, an interview with the architect, and a multi-media "Drawings" section that includes the architect's design materials and images taken right from their personal notebooks.</p>
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We are excited to be giving away five Moleskine notebooks from the collection! Winners will get their hands on a notebook of <a href="http://www.moleskine.com/en/collections/model/product/inspiration-and-process-in-architecture-wiel-arets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wiel Arets</a>, <a href="http://www.moleskine.com/en/collections/model/product/inspiration-and-process-in-architecture-cino-zucchi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cino Zucchi</a>, <a href="http://www.moleskine.com/en/collections/model/product/inspiration-and-process-in-architecture-zaha-hadid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zaha Hadid</a>, or one of the two latest names in the collection: <a href="http://www.moleskine.com/en/collections/model/product/inspiration-and-process-in-architecture-studio-mumbai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Studio Mumbai</a> and <a href="http://www.moleskine.com/en/collections/model/product/inspiration-and-process-in-architecture-dominique-perrault" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dominique Perrault</a>.</p>
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<br><img alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/l8/l8s9pikuzwp9ntk6.jpg" title=""><br><br><img alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/da/dansohx8gh9eanz4.jpg" title=""><br><br><em>To enter, simply <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDd1NkxpaC04ejFYZXhia0hHN0Vabmc6MA#gid=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fi...</a></em></p>http://archinect.com/news/article/68875747/gsapp-2012-6-months-after-graduation-employment-status-report
"GSAPP 2012 - 6 Months After Graduation" Employment Status Report Archinect2013-03-05T18:53:00-05:00>2013-03-23T02:27:58-04:00<img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/ie/ieaij8njo6e9heeg.jpg" width="514" height="325" border="0" title="" alt="" /><p>
An independently-led survey of graduates from Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture Planning and Preservation was recently conducted, to assess the overall status of employment. The infographic-rich document can be seen below.</p>
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<em>&ldquo;GSAPP 2012 - 6 Months After Graduation&rdquo; is an attempt to capture the state of our class in our first year of post-gradschool life. Did we finally find a job? Did we move to another city? Another country? How many hours a week are we working? How much are we making? What software are we finally using? These are some of the questions this survey tries to answer, and in doing so, it may also serve as a snapshot of the architectural profession itself, how it treats its newest members and how it is doing in this fragile economy.</em></p>
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<em>The survey was made up of 17 questions and was voluntarily responded by 63 graduates from the Masters of Architecture program at the Graduate School of Architecture Planning and Preservation at Columbia University.</em></p>http://archinect.com/news/article/60522948/we-re-giving-away-a-3-day-pass-to-greenbuild-winner-will-be-selected-later-today
We're giving away a 3-day pass to Greenbuild! Winner will be selected later today. Archinect2012-11-12T12:18:00-05:00>2012-11-12T12:19:01-05:00<img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/aw/awk4xhj7ud7qg6p0.jpg" width="514" height="648" border="0" title="" alt="" /><p>
<strong>reThink Wood is offering a three day <a href="http://www.greenbuildexpo.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greenbuild</a> pass ($1,000 value) to one lucky Archinect respondent!</strong><br>
Greenbuild runs from&nbsp;November 14-16 in San Francisco, CA<br><em>The pass includes access to plenary sessions, exhibit hall, educational sessions, Opening Keynote &amp; Celebration, Leadership Awards and conference bag.</em></p>
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<strong>To enter the competition <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHo1OURnX0VpS1A1QUZyV3hZdU9SZWc6MQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fill out this quick survey</a>. A winner will be selected at random.</strong></p>
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The <strong><a href="http://www.rethinkwood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reThink Wood initiative</a></strong> is a coalition of interests representing North America&rsquo;s wood products industry and forest landowners, public and private. They share a passion in wood and the forests they come from. Their goal is to educate the building community about the use of wood in buildings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>
Visit them on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rethinkwood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/rethinkwood</a>&nbsp; or&nbsp;Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/rethinkwood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/rethinkwood</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<em>Join reThink Wood at Greenbuild, at booth 3257N. reThink Wood will be sponsoring a &ldquo;Building Blocks Competition&rdquo; where participants are invited to design and build the most innovative struct...</em></p>